Date: Wed, 18 Jan 1995 02:59:11 -0500 (EST)
From: Dionisio
I was browsing the listing of business and noted that nothing in
Columbus, Ohio was listed. Please add the following.
Welcome to Columbus! Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Entertainment Guide
Compiled by the Office of Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Student Services at
The Ohio State University.
Bars and Nightclubs:
Columbus Eagle (gay owned) 232 N. 3rd St. (614) 228-2804. One of Columbus'
most popular bars for the adult male crowd which features a dance floor
and a back room for billiards.
Club 20 (gay owned) 20 E. Duncan Ave. (614) 261-9111. A comfortable
neighborhood atmosphere very close to campus.
Eagle in Exile (gay owned) 893 N. 4th St. (614) 294-0069. For those into
the serious Levi/Leather scene; this is the place for you.
Herby's Tavern (gay owned) 349 Marconi St. (614) 464-2270. Herby's
offers a lounge-like aura and a buffet at 7:30 p.m. every Sunday.
Summit Station (Jack's) (gay owned) 2210 Summit Street. (614) 261-9624.
Lesbian bar for those who enjoy conversation and billiards. Close to OSU
campus.
Tradewinds II (gay owned) 117 E. Chestnut St. (614) 461-4110. Tradewinds
is a casual leather/western bar for men, offering a dance floor, a relaxed
back-bar area, and an area for playing billiards.
Tremont Lounge (gay owned) 948 S. High St. (614) 445-9365. Located south
of downtown, the Tremont offers a cozy jukebox atmosphere.
Trends/The Garage (gay owned) 40 E. Long St. (614) 461-0076. Trends (in
front) offers a lounge-like atmosphere while The Garage offers
contemporary dance music very popular with college age men.
Wall Street (gay owned) 144 N. Wall St. (614) 464-2800. Wall Street, a
large dance bar, has mostly a lesbian crowd on the weekend and attracts a
progressive crowd on Wednesday nights. Restaurants and Coffee shops:
Bermuda Onion (gay owned) 660 N. High St. (614) 221-6296. New York
delicatessen-style food here in Columbus' Short North.
The Coffee Table (gay owned), 731 N. High St. (614) 297-1177. Espresso,
Cafe Latte, and desserts; located in the Short North.
David's On Main (gay owned), 122 E. Main St. (614) 228-8781. Restaurant
and lunch time bistro, offers Sunday brunch, and also features a
downstairs bar. Dinner entrees range from $10-$15; reservations suggested.
Downtown.
French Loaf (gay owned) 1456 W. 5th Ave. (614) 488-6843. This gay owned
and operated bakery offers a small sitting place to enjoy a cup of coffee
and pastries. Popular on weekend mornings.
Grapevine Cafe (gay owned) 3 E. Gay St. (614) 221-VINE. Offering a
limited selection of food, offering a bar and live music on Wednesdays in
a casual atmosphere.
King Avenue Coffeehouse, 247 King Avenue (614) 294-TCUP. A non-smoking
vegetarian restaurant and coffeehouse with a wide selection of coffees,
teas and desserts. South of the OSU campus.
North Market Cafe, 29 Spruce St. (614) 621-2233. Located in Columbus'
farmers' market. Most popular Thursday-Saturday.
RJ Slammers, 202 E. Long St. (614) 221-8880. Bar and pizza offering back
room for billiards.
Tapatio, 491 Park St. (614) 221-1085. Regional Mexican, Latin American and
Caribbean food. Entrees $10-$15. A block from North Market.
Cinema and Theater:
Drexel Theaters, 2254 E. Main St. (614) 231-9512; 1247 Grandview Ave.
(614) 486-6114; 4250 N. High St. (614) 263-4416. Columbus' main theaters
for alternative films.
The Reality Theater (gay owned), 736 N. Pearl Alley (614) 294-7541. Many
plays with gay and lesbian themes are produced throughout the year.
Wexner Center for the Arts, N. High St. & 15th Ave. (614) 292-0330. Art
gallery and theater exhibiting the latest in contemporary art and films
often with gay, lesbian and bisexual themes.
After Hours Breakfast:
The Clock Restaurant, 161 N. High St. (614) 228-7000. Extremely popular
breakfast spot on the weekends.
Olentangy Inn, 1299 Olentangy River Rd. (614) 294-5211. Offering
breakfast after hours on the weekends.
Tee-Jay's Country Place. 1071 Dublin Rd. (614) 487-0552. Open 24 hours.
Favorite of after hours crowds Wednesday-Saturday.
Village Junction, 780 S. High St. (614) 444-1578. Favorite of after hours
crowds on Friday and Saturday nights.
Books, Videos and Gifts:
Borders Book Shop & Espresso Bar, 4545 Kenny Road, (614) 451-2292. One of
the largest and most comprehensive bookstores in Columbus, Features
lesbian and gay literature.
Fan the Flames Feminist Bookstore (gay owned), 3387 N. High St. (614)
447- 0565. This bookstore in Clintonville features feminist, lesbian and
gay literature.
Kukala's Cards & Gifts (gay owned), 636 N. High St. (614) 228-8337. This
is where you buy rainbow gear! Lesbian owned in the Short North.
Metro Video (gay owned) 848 N. High St. (614) 291-7962. Carries gay and
lesbian films & adult videos.
Rainbow Bookstore (gay owned) 772 N. High St., Suite 103, (614) 297-1500.
Gay owned, operated home of GAYBEAT.
For more information, call (614) 292-6200 or e-mail to
dbower@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu
[Submitted by: Donnette E Bower (dbower@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu)
Thu, 13 Oct 1994 09:52:31 -0400 (EDT)]
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